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12 people injured as thousands climb Croagh Patrick

St Patrick is said to have visited the mountain in the year 441Two people are said to be in a serious condition, with one man sustaining a head injury at around 7amA second man had a heart attack near the bottom of the reek towards Murrisk BayThe pilgrimage was led by Archbishop of Tuam Michael NearyThousands took part in the annual climbSome people climbed Croagh Patrick in their bare feet

Mayo Mountain Rescue have reported 12 casualties in total so far as thousands take part in the annual Reek Sunday Pilgrimage on Croagh Patrick in Co Mayo today.

Two people are said to be in a serious condition, with one man sustaining a head injury at around 7am.

A second man had a heart attack near the bottom of the reek towards Murrisk Bay.